Szeged Trains, Trams, Trolley Buses And Coaches

Exact Routes And Journey Times Recorded

On this web page you will find timed recordings of sample trips I made, to/from my apartment, when travelling by Aeroplane, Train, Tram, Trolley Bus and Coach. Their routes and journey
times were recorded to give you some idea of how far a tourist attraction, for example, is in relation to an average "out of the city centre" apartment such as my apartment.

Some examples: I travelled on Tram #4 from Rózsa Utca (near my apartment) to Dugonics Tér (in the city centre) recording the time between each tram stop and therefore the overall tram
journey time. And when I travelled from Szeged (Hungary) to London (UK) I recorded the entire train and flight journey times. In other recordings I timed cycling and walking journey times.

I did these recordings so you have exact timings, correct directions and up-to-date information in terms of timetables, routes and website links. I did not want to put estimated times on
this website because I know it is not nice when someone tells you a journey or distance is "ONLY 5 Minutes/Miles Away" when in reality it is 10-15 Minutes/Miles Away.

Szeged Public Transport - TIMETABLES AND VIDEOS

Before you explore this web page you might want to click on the following links to view/download public transport timetables and/or to watch
YouTube VideosYouTubeYouTube VideosVideos of entire public transport journeys (one end
of a line to the other). Also on this web page are useful links to the various transport websites.

Most entire journeys take 20 minutes or less, with shorter journeys (i.e. journeys from outer city to city centre) taking 5 to 12 minutes. This is because shorter journeys normally consist
of 7 to 10 stops with many stops taking 1 minute; 2 minutes maximum. As a tourist you would not really take an entire journey simply because there is nothing to see past the city centre
stops. Entire journeys are normally taken by those living outside the city centre and those visiting a big shopping complex for example.

Besides the above public transport links you might want to take a coach trip with
Volanbusz WebsiteVolanbusz Coach Company. Their
Volanbusz Route 11001100
route for example travels from Budapest (11:30) to Makó (3:15pm) via Kecskemét (12:40pm) and Szeged (2:30pm), which is a nice way to see the countryside and
different towns along the way.

APARTMENT SZEGED TO UK VIA BUDAPEST AIRPORT

Below is an actual time recording from my apartment in Szeged to London-Luton Airport (UK) via Budapest International Airport (Hungary):

Apartment To Szeged Train Station (Journey Time: 60 Minutes)

10:35 - Leave the apartment - Walk to Tram 2

10:55- Arrive at tram platform and board Tram 2

11:00 - Tram 2 leaves for Szeged train station

11:35 - Tram 2 arrives at Szeged train station

Train To Budapest Airport (Journey Time: 2 Hours 10 Minutes)

11:45 - Szeged pu (Train Station) - Platform 5

12:00 - Szatymaz (Stop for 5 Minutes)

12:05 - Leave Station

12:16 - Kistelek (Stop for Passengers)

12:36 - Kiskunfélegyháza (Stop for Passengers)

12:53 - Kecskemét (Stop for Passengers)

13:05 - Nagykőrös (Stop for Passengers)

13:17 - Cegléd (Stop for Passengers)

13:55 - Ferihegy (Budapest Airport Station)

Shuttle Bus To Airport Terminals (Journey Time: 10 Minutes)

14:07 - 200E - Travel to the Airport Terminals (2A / 2B)

14:17 - Arrive at the Airport Terminals

WizzAir Flight to London, UK (Journey Time: 2 Hours 20 Minutes)

15:25 - Leave Budapest Airport, Hungary

17:45 - Arrive at London-Luton Airport, UK

Taking a taxi to Szeged train station would shorten the travel time of course. It only takes around 11 Minutes, depending on traffic, to get from my apartment to Szeged train station for
example, which normally costs around 2,000 HUF (£5.33).

Buses #20 and #21 also go to the train station, from my apartment for example, and only take 16 and 14 minutes respectively. However, to wait for those buses might mean adding another
25-30 minutes to your journey time, if not longer (i.e. missed bus, bus full, bus broke down, etc), so it is sometimes better to take the Tram #2 route to be more certain of your journey.

Keep a track of train timetables for possible delays and platform changes

RÓZSA UTCA TO DUGONICS TÉR - TRAM #4

Below is an actual time recording travelling from the Rózsa Utca tram stop (near my apartment) to the Dugonics Tér tram stop (in the city centre) using Tram #4:

Apartment To Rózsa Utca tram stop (Walking Time: 4 Minutes)

20:25 - Leave the apartment

20:29 - Wait for Tram #4

Rózsa Utca to Dugonics Tér (Journey Time: 8 Minutes)

20:34 - Rózsa Utca

20:35 - Kecskeméti Utca

20:35 - Brüsszeli Körút

20:37 - Szent György Tér

20:38 - Glattfelder Gyula Tér

20:39 - Anna-Kút

20:40 - Tisza Lajos

20:42 - Dugonics Tér

Each tram stop is announced (spoken) via the onboard computer and also displayed on the moving billboard at the front of the tram. Tram stops that take two minutes are normally due to
traffic and/or a naturally long route.

ÁRKÁD SHOPPING CENTRE TO RÓZSA UTCA - BUS #8

Below is an actual time recording travelling from the Árkád Shopping Centre (in the city centre) via the Dugonics Tér bus stop (also in the city centre) to the Rózsa Utca bus stop (not far from my apartment) using Trolley Bus #8:

When you reach the Rózsa Utca trolley bus stop and get off, look to your right (at the back end of the trolley bus) and you will see the first street on the left is Rózsa Utca. Walk down
it until you to come to József Attila Sugárút (the main road near my apartment) and then continue to my apartment. This small walk, from the trolley bus stop to my apartment, takes 9
Minutes and 20 Seconds (Rózsa Utca to József Attila Sugárút takes 5 Minutes and 25 Seconds and József Attila Sugárút to my apartment takes 3 Minutes and 55 Seconds).

SZEGED APARTMENT TO MARS TÉR - BICYCLE

Below is an actual bicycle time recording from my apartment (not far from József Attila Sugárút) to Mars Tér. This bicycle ride might be taken when I need to buy coach tickets and/or when
I want to visit the large indoor Fruit & Veg market next to the coach station.

Apartment To Mars Tér (Journey Time: 12 Minutes)

15:57 - Leave the apartment

16:09 - Arrive Outside Mars Tér

16:10 - Arrive Outside Árkád Tér

This short journey could easily be a typical weekly shopping trip for someone living outside Szeged city centre, wanting fresh fruit and veg from the local countryside. The Árkád Shopping
Centre is only 1 Minute away, by bicycle, from Mars Tér.

The Mars Tér coach station has a ticket office, info point and waiting room

The Indoor Market is located on the left-side of Mars Tér coach station

SZEGED APARTMENT TO AQUAPOLIS - BICYCLE

Below is an actual bicycle time recording from my apartment (not far from József Attila Sugárút) to Napfényfürdõ Aquapolis water park (swimming pools). I have also added the Post Office
(Posta), which is just over the Downtown Bridge, for those ocassions where you might want to have a swim before going into the city centre to shop and/or pay bills for example.

From the post office the major sightseeing stops are literally five minutes away from each other. So to cycle from my apartment for example to Szeged city centre via Napfényfürdõ Aquapolis
(via the Bertalan and Downtown bridges) should take you between 26-30 minutes maximum. This journey is really ideal if you want a longer cycling route as part of your exercise.

SZEGED APARTMENT TO TOURIST SIGHTS - WALKING

Below are actual walking-distance time recordings from my apartment (not far from József Attila Sugárút) to tourist sights in and around Szeged city centre. Once in Széchenyi Tér I have
then taken walking-distance time recordings from the post office (posta), as Széchenyi Tér is central to so many tourist sights.

Apartment to.....(in Minutes):

16 - Novotel

22 - Anna-Kút

28 - Széchenyi Tér (Diversion/Opposite Way)

29 - Reök Palace

32 - Dugonics Tér

Széchenyi Tér to.....(in Minutes):

01 - Klauzál Tér

03 - Belvárosi Híd (Downtown Bridge)

03 - Dugonics Tér

06 - Anna-Kút (Spa/Baths)

06 - Reök Palace

06 - Dóm Tér (Votive Church end)

06 - New Synagogue (Another 5 Minutes To The Árkád Shopping Centre)

09 - Szent István Tér (Water Tower)

09 - Heroes Gates

10 - Mars Tér (Bus Station / Fruit & Veg Market)

11 - Árkád (Shopping Centre)

12 - Napfényfürdõ Aquapolis (Swimming Pools)

12 - Novotel

18 - Szeged Train Station

28 - Szeged Apartment

LITTLE TRAIN AROUND SZEGED

Below is an actual route recording of the tourist car that looks like a miniature train (known as the 'Little Train') that leaves from Széchenyi Tér every hour (peak times). The whole
journey takes 40-45 Minutes, depending on traffic, and has no stops. It is one continuous ride from Széchenyi Tér, back to Széchenyi Tér. The little train costs 990 HUF (£2.77)
and is a great way to see Szeged city centre, its back streets, ornate buildings and some of its main attractions.

Always look at the little train's next-day departure time the night before, if possible. Also, on the day itself, ask if the little train is leaving at its stated time - I saw a departure
time of 1pm, but was then told the little train would be leaving at 2pm instead because nobody but me was there at 1pm.